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Why are stocks up (or down) and what does the latest Nvidia news mean? Today’s Market will answer those questions and keep you informed about big stock market movers. We’ll also tell you about the latest Fed moves, what stocks Warren Buffett is buying, and which stocks look primed for a short squeeze. Today’s Market is the perfect pairing of InvestorPlace’s expert financial advice and critical stock and crypto news.

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Gold Gives a Warning Shot to the Market

By Richard Band
Not to overstate the significance of gold, but it is an important bellwether of trouble ahead. Right now, it's signaling that stocks just can't keep rising on defensive sectors' strength.

Dr. Copper Catches the Flu

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The heavy pressure on copper prices doesn't say anything reassuring about the global economic picture and signals that right now, defense might be the best offense.

Now Is Not the Time to Go Bottom-Fishing

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Those interested in going long should wait for a better risk/reward setup.

Is $10,000 Gold Still a Possibility?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
A year after discussing the possibility of $10,000 gold, bullion expert Nick Barisheff still thinks that despite the metal's urgent decline, all the long-term drivers for a big push are still in place.

4 Sector Charts Warn of Price Weakness

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Last week’s rally produced a series of lower highs in these important groups.

Banks Tread Water Amid Earnings

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
As with every sector, you can find winners and losers in the financial space ahead of quarterly reports ... if you know where to look.

Small-Cap Selloff a Bad Omen for Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The small-cap benchmark Russell 2000 has gone from relative-but-still-positive underperformance to an outright breakdown, causing worry about the broader market's stability.

Miners Have Bigger Issues Than Gold Prices

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold mining investors need to worry about more than just the plunging price of gold. There’s a whole laundry list of issues to consider.

The Number to Watch for a Correction

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
In the coming days, the S&P 500 is likely to push to new highs or break this crucial support level.

Weather Won’t Waylay Quality Retailers

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A couple extra weeks of snow or unseasonal warmth can shake up the numbers, but rarely have significant, lasting implications.

Commodities for Stock Investors — April

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Natural gas prices are reaching profitable levels again, corn prices are falling, and oil and copper stocks are taking hits.

Paulson Sitting on a Flaming Pile of Gold

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Gold's thrashing on Monday was blamed on worries over Chinese growth, but it's far more plausible that hedgies were getting anxious about John Paulson and his gold hoard.

Carnage in Gold and Silver Could Be a Leading Indicator

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Volatility in the commodity space often serves as a precursor to volatility in stocks.

Monday’s Mega-Deals: U.S. M&A Is Back

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Dish Network's bid for Sprint and Thermo Fisher's deal with Life Technologies continue a run for U.S. M&A that should hopefully keep the cycle of market confidence rolling.

Healthcare Stocks: The Market’s Latest Untouchable Sector

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The healthcare sector has delivered outstanding year-to-date returns, but investors need to be aware how much of the performance is the result of macro trends.

4 Sectors Not to Get Caught in During the Next Correction

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
These are the most overbought sectors as defined by the steep slopes of their charts.

Why We Should Celebrate Today’s Selloffs in JPMorgan, Wells Fargo

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
JPM and WFC might have disappointed the Street with its loan growth and interest margins, but it's almost perversely good news that those metrics matter so much again.

The Next Great Emerging Market: Sub-Saharan Africa

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sub-Saharan Africa is abundantly rich in commodities and looks to be a hotbed for consumer spending thanks to a demographic boom. The only problem: Few ways to invest.

Tighten Up Your Portfolio Before Next Week

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Taking some profits off the table will help keep emotions at bay when volatility picks up.
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